scīn-lāc, n.n: magic, necromancy, sorcery; delusion, superstition, frenzy, rage; a spectre, apparition, phantom. (SHEEN-lahk)
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Category Archives: magic + supernatural
galdor-cræft
ælf-siden
ælf-siden, f.n: influence or enchantment of elves, referring to an affliction of uncertain identity thought to be caused by supernatural agency and attended by fever. (ALF-sih-den)
scīn-lǣce
scīn-lǣce, f.n: a woman who practises magic, a sorceress. (SHEEN-LATCH-eh)
lēod-rūne
lēod-rūne, f.n: a witch, wise woman. (LAY-odd-ROO-neh)
sǣ-ælfen
sǣ-ælfen, f.n: a sea-elf, sea-nymph. (SA-al-ven)
The Rutland Psalter. England, c. 1260. British Library, Add MS 62925, f. 57r. [bl.uk]
ilf
ilf, f.n: an elf. [ILF]
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wyrt-gælstre
wyrt-gælstre, f.n: a woman who uses herbs for charms. [WURT-GÆL-streh]
drȳ
drȳ, m.n: a magician, sorcerer, wizard. [DRUH]
dwol-cræft
dwol-cræft, m.n: foolish craft, magic. [DWOL-CRÆFT]
